'Safrano' Rose

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'Safrano' rose Description

My HMF:

'Safrano (Tea, Beauregard, 1839)' rose photo

Photo courtesy of dherincx

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• Saffrona

Also referenced as: Saphrano, Saffrano, Safrona

HMF Ratings:

42 favorite votes.
Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

ARS:

Apricot or apricot blend Tea.
Registration name: Safrano

Origin:

Bred by Beauregard (France, 1839).

Class:

Tea.

Bloom:

Yellow, apricot shading, ages to buff . Strong fragrance. 22 petals. Medium to large, double (17-25 petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Habit:

Reddish-purple foliage.
Height of 4' to 8' (120 to 245 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 7b through 9b. Can be used for cut flower or garden. Vigorous. heat tolerant. Disease susceptibility: disease resistant.

Parentage:

Parks' Yellow Tea-scented China × Desprez

Notes:

Parentage uncertain, see References. Despite some sources 'Aimée Plantier' was a rose distinct from 'Safrano'.
In Italy, 'Marie van Houtte' is often confused with 'Safrano'